The Perfume Library

Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lancôme · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Hypnôse Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with fruity, gourmand and powdery sides, and a clearly feminine character. Passion flower opens it, and jasmine and gardenia build a floral heart. As it dries down, vanilla sweetens it while vetiver gives a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Gucci Rush and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Eternity Moment

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calvin Klein Eternity Moment is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with guava, pomegranate blossom and lychee, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, water lily, passion flower, peony and jasmine bring a floral, green feel. In the base, raspberry adds sweetness, while rosewood and musk settle it into a soft, woody and powdery finish.

Omnia Paraiba

7.1

Bvlgari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Omnia Paraiba is a fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic women's fragrance that softens citrus and fruit with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall chosen far less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, while night and evening get little mention. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with Curaçao bitter orange and passion fruit, a fresh and fruity start. Brazilian gardenia and passion flower lead the heart. Cocoa bean and vetiver keep a touch of sweetness in the base and settle it on a faintly earthy footing.

CK One Shock for Her

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Her opens with peony, corn rose and passion flower, a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that has been discontinued. It wears with weak sillage and moderate longevity. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. It reads feminine and modern. The floral freshness of the top gives way to blackberry and cocoa in the heart, while jasmine and narcissus keep the floral side going. In the base, patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla finish it with a soft, powdery sweetness. Christina Aguilera (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose have a close profile.

Jazmín Yucatan

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Jazmín Yucatan is a fresh, floral scent in which citrus and aquatic touches lighten the jasmine; it is unisex, though it reads somewhat feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while sitting comfortably at the office too. Most voters find it feminine, yet it keeps a unisex feel. It opens with bergamot, passion flower and aquatic notes for coolness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Yucatan jasmine meet the spicy edge of clove. In the dry-down, vetiver, snake plant and copal resin settle the scent onto a green, lightly sweet base.

Paradisi / Psychoterratica II

8.1

Jorum Studio · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Paradisi / Psychoterratica II is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against an earthy, woody base. Grapefruit, orange and rhubarb bring a citrus brightness, while pear, guava and cucumber push it towards a juicy, fruity side. Magnolia, honeysuckle and passion flower form the floral part. Mushrooms, soil, cedar and tree moss absolute pull the scent towards a forest floor, with pink pepper and patchouli adding a spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it reads as genuinely in between. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche have a close profile.

Sweet Delicious Creamy Meringue

6.9

DKNY · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Sweet Delicious Creamy Meringue is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built on lemon cream, bergamot and musk; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate length with weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure and daily wear as much as for the office. Most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with lemon cream, crêpe suzette and bergamot, mixing citrus with a sweet, creamy note. In the heart, freesia, passion flower and frangipani add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, cedar and white amber closes it with a light, powdery trail. Jo Malone Sweet Lemon and Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow have a close profile.

Atheeri / أثيري

7.9

Lattafa · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Atheeri / أثيري is a fresh, sweet floral built around passion flower, jasmine and vanilla, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens with passion flower and dew drop, then moves into jasmine and orchid at the heart. Amberwood and vanilla sit underneath, turning the floral core creamy and powdery-sweet. The overall feel is fresh and fruity, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern character as well. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Rose Passion and Hoermanseder Mitte Garden have a close profile.

La Cautiva (Perfume)

7.6

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Fueguia 1833 La Cautiva is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by passion flower, iris and rose, softened by vanilla and wearable from spring through autumn. Passion flower, iris and rose shape the scent, while night-blooming jasmine and guava add a fruity brightness to the floral core. Blackcurrant sharpens that freshness, and patchouli, musk and vanilla give it a powdery, creamy, slightly gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, though winter and summer follow not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and although most voters read it as feminine, it is presented as unisex. Michalsky Sunshine and One Avenue Peony have a close profile.

Amaretto Jazz in the Melting Room

8.8

Toskovat' · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Toskovat' Amaretto Jazz in the Melting Room is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with sacramental bread and amaretto; in the heart the amaretto softens with honey, candle wax and cherry liqueur. The base keeps the sweetness going with Bourbon vanilla, cocoa butter, almond and hazelnut chocolate, while dust, tobacco absolute and cognac add a spicy, smoky, powdery depth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Ataraxia Amaretto Jazz in the Melting Room and Vivamor Parfums Forbidden Temptation have a close profile.

Incredible Things

7.2

Taylor Swift · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Taylor Swift Incredible Things is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, faintly leathery base, and it leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and grapefruit, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, suede, passion flower and vanilla orchid soften the floral sweetness with a leathery touch. The base keeps the sweetness going with Bourbon vanilla, musk and white amber, while Haitian vetiver adds a dry edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Initio Addictive Vibration and Azzaro Duo Women.

Fiesta Carioca

6.7

Escada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Fiesta Carioca is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and mainly for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with violet leaf, raspberry and passion fruit, giving a sweet, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, passion flower and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. Cedar, benzoin and musk sweeten and settle the base. Escada Marine Groove and bilou bilou have a close profile.

Island Kiss (2004)

6.7

Escada · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Island Kiss is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daytime are the occasions it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with passion fruit, mango and raspberry for a juicy freshness, while magnolia and white blossoms add a soft floral touch. Hibiscus, white peach and red berries keep the sweetness going in the heart. Musk, white woods and sandalwood calm it down at the base. Escada Fiesta Carioca and Adidas Fruity Rhythm have a close profile.

Amaretto in the Melting Room / Betrayal 1

8.6

Toskovat' · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Toskovat' Amaretto in the Melting Room / Betrayal 1 is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent, where fruity sweetness is deepened by spice and smoke. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out, with spring well behind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily across both. It opens with orange zest, peach stone and sacramental bread. Amaretto, syrup and labdanum lead the heart, with candle wax adding a soft, waxy texture. The base of honeycomb, vanilla, tonka bean and tobacco absolute leaves it warm, sweet and smoky. Toskovat' Amaretto Jazz in the Melting Room and Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac have a close profile.

Annwyn

7.6

Ikiryō

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Annwyn is a floral, gourmand fragrance for women that sets passion flower and passion fruit against the soft sweetness of white chocolate. Passion flower and passion fruit give it a fruity brightness, while white chocolate pulls it towards a creamy, sweet tone. Musk and ambergris stay in the background as a soft base. A slightly synthetic sheen shows among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer getting fewer votes. It is chosen most for leisure, then evening and night out. Most voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern.

Island Kiss (2012) / Island Paradise

6.0

Escada · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Island Kiss / Island Paradise is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with the office not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern. The accords are fresh, floral, aquatic and fruity, with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. The top opens with orange, passion flower and mango, the heart brings peach and magnolia, and the base settles into red fruits, woods and musk. Its profile is close to Escada Island Kiss (2004) and Bruno Banani Made for Women.

Apparition (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

Emanuel Ungaro · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a powdery base; it has been discontinued. It offers moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it also works for evenings. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with cayenne pepper and raspberry liqueur, a spicy warmth under boozy fruit. Passion flower and rose give the heart a soft floral feel, and heliotrope and patchouli settle into a powdery, slightly earthy base. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb have a close profile.

Fraîche Passiflore

6.5

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Fraîche Passiflore is a fresh, green-floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness suits spring and summer days. It opens with tagetes, peach and raspberry, the fruit sweetness kept in check by a green freshness. Pimento, jasmine and passion flower sit at the heart, and musk and sandalwood dry it down onto a soft, woody base. A faint synthetic and gourmand edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto and Dofta Cool Cotton have a close profile.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Play It Rock

6.4

Playboy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Play It Rock is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance opening with blood orange, saffron and candied apple; it has been discontinued. The opening leans on citrus and apple sweetness, with saffron adding a faintly spiced edge. At the heart, orange blossom, frangipani and passion flower bring a soft floral note. The base of ebony, tonka bean and leather dries down woody, gourmand and powdery, so the overall feel is fresh but sweet, with a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly and lean towards leisure, daily wear and nights out. Close to half of voters call it modern, and many find it feminine. Lancôme Tropiques and Christina Aguilera Secret Potion have a close profile.

Ibiza Hippie

6.4

Escada · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Ibiza Hippie is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, pear and lychee open with a juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, blue freesia, cranberry and water hyacinth add a airy floral note. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber settles the scent into a soft, woody foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

By Bruno Gold

8.3

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Gold is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, slightly animalic base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around you. It reads comfortably on men and women alike. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to tie it to a particular time of year. The top notes lead with peach, raspberry and pear, while passion flower and sand lighten that fruity start. Lily in the heart adds a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla leave a sweet, warm and faintly animalic trail as it dries.

Play It Spicy (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Play It Spicy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards fall and spring and suits daily wear; it is classed as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with red berries, pomegranate and bellini, a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. Passion flower, tiger lily and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral heart. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood dries down sweet, woody and lightly spicy.

Jimmy Choo Exotic 2013

6.4

Jimmy Choo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jimmy Choo Exotic 2013 is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and it also finds a place in evenings and nights out. It opens with blackcurrant sorbet and pink grapefruit, which give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, passion flower and tiger orchid bring the floral side forward. At the base, patchouli and raspberry sweeten it and add an oriental warmth. Rabanne Lady Million (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Confidential Private Gold have a close profile.